Is it time to bring a little romance back into your life? No matter what your love life looks like, you can bring a glamorous and sexy look into your home – and have it last long after your Valentine’s Day flowers fade away. Here are some of our designers’ favorite tips for creating a romantic look – no matter what your style.

A feast for your eyes. Food is just downright sexy, and your dining room should be as well. Set the stage for dinners you’ll want to linger over by choosing soft, dimmable lighting, a table that feels intimate and chairs whose side arms don’t isolate you from your dinner partner. We love the graceful modern curves of this sophisticated suite from Lexington’s Tower Place collection.

Simple is sexy. When it’s carried off well, the hottest look can be jeans and a white t-shirt. Likewise, the texture and elegant minimalism of these Bernhardt Keegan chairs screams sexy without trying too hard. Look for pieces with clean, simple lines to get the look.

Tried and true. Rooms should never look too polished to be real. We love pieces that look as if they have been well-loved for years. You can mix pieces like this Hooker sofa and chair with more modern accessories for an eclectic look.

All about the angles. When people think romance, they often go overboard on feminine details. Adding a few masculine elements in space balances a room and creates an unmistakable aura. We love the art deco romance of this Sligh studio collection desk.

Soft and touchable. Of course, you do need an amazing upholstered bed to fall into. For modern appeal, opt for a sleek choice. However, we adore the old fashioned royal charm of Thomasville’s Paris collection.

Take it outside. Romance should never be confined. You can create a dramatic look in outdoor living spaces by following the same principles. We love the sexy angles, clean lines and sheer snuggle factor of the Cypress Pointe Ocean Terrace from Tommy Bahama home.

No matter what your style, you can add a dash of spice to heat things up in your home!

As we look ahead to 2018, it seems that our world will continue to grow more complicated and more connected. Perhaps it’s not surprising then that the colors that will fill our homes in this coming year are in many ways in direct opposition to that. According to the recently released Sherwin Williams Colormix Forecast for 2018, the hues in our homes this year are all about simplifying, getting back to basics, and reestablishing connections with nature and each other – with just a bit of high-tech accents thrown in for fun! Here’s how our designers see these shades playing out in our décor this year:

Sherwin Williams has selected Oceanside as its color of the year – a decadent combination of a rich blue and jewel-toned green. This collision of two favorite colors is right at home in any setting – from modern or glam to rustic outdoors. You can go all out and use this deep and mysterious shade on your walls or in large pieces like sofas or cabinets. We love it in dynamic pieces like this Barclay Sectional from Lexington upholstery. It’s clean lines and cool splash of color make it the center of attention in any home.

More subtle shades of blue will be visible as well. We love the contrast of natural sky blue colors and a bit of texture with the dramatic modern lines and metal curves of the Bernhardt Callie Chair.

Bright pops of dynamic color are going to be everywhere is 2018 in what Sherwin Williams calls an optimistic remapping of our sense of community. This ethnic vibrancy crops up in our homes in vibrant reds and yellows and shades of pink and burgundy. We love the dramatic color of this snug sectional by Drexel to create impact in a space.

Embracing high-tech colors doesn’t mean that you need to have an ultra-contemporary interior. We love adding a pop of bright accent color to the more traditional and feminine elements of the Turnbridge Chair from Century.

In a connected and frenetic world, there’s still something so comforting about the calmness of gray. This staple isn’t going away anytime soon, as more furnishings are available in far more than 50 shades of this new classic. Few places are better to show off the relaxing power of this hue than the bedroom. One of our favorites is the sophisticated Tufted Upholstered Bed from the Oyster Bay Collection by Lexington, which adds a tailored touch.

No matter which colors spark your passion in 2018, sprinkle them into your current décor with bold accents or go all in with dramatic, large-scale pieces to update your home’s style and your outlook for the new year.

As a chill creeps into the air and the nights gets longer, there’s a natural tendency to want to hibernate a bit. Our favorite way to embrace winter is to snuggle up in a decedent bed stacked high with posh pillows. (Hot cocoa or Irish Coffee is optional but highly recommended.) Here are a few cuddle-worthy choices.

What better place to snuggle in December than a sleigh bed? Among our favorites is Thomasville’s Studio 455 Peninsula bed. This elegant bed was inspired by the streamlined forms of 1940’s French Art Moderne. The refined design nods to the scaled down taste (and spaces) of today’s homes while still retaining upscale detailing.

Want to get away? For a modern take on the relaxing comforts of a tropical retreat, consider the Shanghai Panel Bed from Tommy Bahama Home. This contemporary Pan-Asian inspired design is crafted from Hickory in a coconut husk medium brown coloration with contrasting dark walnut finish.

Looking for an updated choice that you’ll love sinking into? Consider an upholstered bed from Bernhardt Interiors. They feature a wide range of touchable upholstered pieces that are all the rage right now and available in a wide range of styles – from angled masculinity to curvy and downright feminine.

No matter which bed you chose, it’s far better when you pile it high with pillows that just beg to be jumped into! HGTV reality star Joanna Gaines recently teamed up with Loloi to create some toasty traditional pillows with a touchable, textured twist. Pair them with rugs from the same collection to complete your cozy look!

No matter how you combine them, you’re certain to find some pieces worth dreaming about at West Coast Living.

When you picture a stately study, what images come to mind? It’s probably intricate wood paneling, a statement-making desk, perhaps some modern accessories to shake up the look, and odds are, a well-worn leather chair. There’s something about leather that’s timeless and sophisticated. It can look old school with nail-head trim, rustic with tooled western detailing, or chic in clean-lined pieces with metal trim.

Plus, leather is simply practical. Since it doesn’t collect dust and dander, it’s ideal for allergy sufferers. If properly treated, a quality hide can bounce back from spills and looks even better over time, acquiring a beautiful patina as it ages. (In fact, some experts say leather can last up to 4 times longer than fabric!) Best of all, it integrates beautifully with other fabrics and metal pieces to create everything from a traditional to a glam look. No matter what your style, here are a few of our designers’ favorite leather pieces to consider mixing into your space.

Bernhardt offers a wide array of leather couches and chairs that are beautiful examples of customizable tradition. The classic pieces shown in this photo are sophisticated additions to any living room that can be beautifully updated by pairing them with sleek coffee and side tables in industrial finishes.

TheGrayson sectionalfrom Bradington Young is an updated take on leather sofas. Bright hues and clean lines meet comfort in its loose pillow back and Premier Down seating cushions. Available with a turned or tapered leg, this sectional is ideal for living rooms and media spaces. Pair it with a shag rug and these light and airy cut-metal coffee tables and end tables for a fresh take.

The Durango Recliner from Stickley is exactly where you’ll want to curl up with a great book. With decadently deep cushions to sink into, extra back support and traditional styling, this wing chair is an ideal fit for traditional settings. Add a vibrant rug to wake up the room.

For a true-to-tradition look opt for theBarclay sofa from Bernhardt. Iconic in its own right, you can pair this beautifully distressed and nail-head trimmed leather sofa and chair with industrially inspired pieces for a more contemporary architectural flair.

Who says leather has to be dark? Finish your conversation grouping in style with Claudia Cocktail ottoman. With its inviting curves, this cocktail ottoman is a conversation piece in and of itself, while its gracious 44” diameter means it doubles as extra seating. Subtle finish and contemporary shading make it right at home when paired with Palmero Swivel chairs and contrasted against darker shelving.

Finally, don’t leave your leather solely in the public areas of your home. Leather beds instantly bring a touch of luxury to any boudoir. TheUptown Loft bedfrom Caracole Modern features deep horizontal channels of sumptuous charcoal grey-colored leather that run along the headboard, rails and low footboard. Resting atop sculpted trapezoidal metallic Jazzy Taupe feet, this bed’s streamlined appeal is modern yet glamorous all at once Pair it with other streamlined tables and lamps with strong metallic accents for modern appeal.

So don’t be shy. Embrace leather furnishings in your home for a truly enduring look that you’re certain to love.

As the song goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” Yet just as your taste in music may favor the original Perry Como tune or the countrified Garth Brooks ditty, everyone can have a different view of what a comfortable home looks like. While styles may vary, there are certain key pieces that every elf should have for holiday guests. Here are our necessities:

Gracious dining tablesThe holidays are all about gathering around bountiful family meals. Make sure there’s room for everyone at the table by choosing one with leaves. One elegant option is the Hooker Furniture Corsica Dark Rectangle Pedestal Dining Table. This graceful 78” acacia double pedestal table features two 20” leaves. Pair it with traditional upholstered chairs for a classic look or clean-lined choices for a modern twist.

Entertainment time

What’s better than unwinding with some classic holiday films when family is back home? Make sure your entertainment options are up to the challenge with a piece like the Ocean Club Point Break Entertainment Chest from Tommy Bahama Home. Open shelves display holiday heirlooms while drawers keep that vintage DVD collection out of sight.

Social time

Create the perfect lounge area for guests with the Eaton Sectional. This flexible piece can be ordered with an armless loveseat, chaise, armless and corner chairs, and armless and corner sofa sections. We love it as configured on our website to encourage multiple conversations. Order it in a richly textured fabric for festive appeal.

Bar none

After a long day of holiday shopping, unwind with an adult beverage of your choice. What better place for your bartender to serve up libations than the Domaine Blanc Entertainment Console from Bernhardt? Crafted of white oak and trimmed with a decorative stainless steel grille overlay in Tarnished Nickel finish, it’s the perfect foil for shimmery holiday décor.

Dashing into DreamlandOf course, you’ll need a place for guests to sleep, and what better choice than a sleigh bed? We think Mrs. Claus would love Thomasville’s 455 Peninsula Bed. It boasts a classically modern look inspired by the refined, streamlined forms of 1940s French Art Moderne and then updated with rounded fronts and edges.

So whether you’ve been just a bit naughty or wonderfully nice, you can reserve a prime spot on your guests’ good list with the right pieces to make them feel at home.

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